Canterbury grammar schools league table 2025
State schools with selective admissions. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 schools in Canterbury, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 194Simon Langton Girls' Grammar SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Secondary67.7 Attainment 8 · 1,258 students
- 293Simon Langton Grammar School for BoysCanterbury · Local authority Secondary66.8 Attainment 8 · 1,226 students
- 391Barton Court Grammar SchoolCanterbury · Academy Secondary66.4 Attainment 8 · 995 students
- 421The King's School CanterburyCanterbury · Independent Secondary17.6 Attainment 8 · 985 students
- 511The Worthgate SchoolCanterbury · Independent Secondary1.9 Attainment 8 · 270 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 93.5 Top 5% | 67.7 Attainment 8 | 1,258 |
| 2 | Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 93.2 Top 5% | 66.8 Attainment 8 | 1,226 |
| 3 | Barton Court Grammar School Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.9 Top 10% | 66.4 Attainment 8 | 995 |
| 4 | The King's School Canterbury Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 20.8 Lower 50% | 17.6 Attainment 8 | 985 |
| 5 | The Worthgate School Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 13–22 | Independent | 11.4 Lower 50% | 1.9 Attainment 8 | 270 |
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury leads the 2025 list of grammar schools in Canterbury with a Success Index (England) of 93.5. Of the 5 schools shown, 2 are local authority, 2 are independent, 1 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East grammar schools league table, every school on the Canterbury page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best grammar school in Canterbury?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury, South East ranks first among grammar schools in Canterbury with a Success Index (England) of 93.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,258).
How are grammar schools in Canterbury ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.